There are a number of very valid reasons why paper rental applications can adversely affect your business. Fair Housing compliance issues Information security concerns Redundant data entry Negative impressions I will address each reason in separate posts. In this post I will look at potential Fair Housing compliance issues with paper applications. The Fair Housing Act […]
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Fair Housing-Compliant Tenant Screening
Fair Housing compliance when screening tenants is so important on many different levels – legal, ethical, and business. However, it is not difficult to avoid problem tenants before the lease is signed and still be fully compliant with Fair Housing regulations. It is vital to set and clearly communicate your rental criteria and building standards […]
Stop Problem Tenants Before the Lease is Signed
Taking the first person showing up with a check is one of the worst mistakes you can make when considering a rental applicant. Many times this is the last money the landlord will see. And that is only part of the problem. Problem tenants can result in much more than just lost rents. There is […]